Principal's Message 3/7/21

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Warm Times Ahead

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March 7, 2021 

Happy Sunday everyone!  Cold, but beautiful day, we’re getting closer with warmer weather on the horizon for later this week.  With Spring on the way and recent news with COVID vaccinations and other COVID related updates one can easily feel slightly optimistic towards increased normalcy.  However, now is not the time to let our guard down with basic safety requirements as where we are now is testament to all the hard work we have done to maintain our school model.  Your efforts to help keep SHS safe and allow us in person learning, Athletics and Extracurricular Activities is appreciated.  Keep doing your part!  

 

The next few weeks will begin competition for our Fall 2 Athletic Season as well exciting information regarding a Spring Musical Production and Carnival Ball.  Stay tuned!

 

As always students, please communicate with your teachers and utilize the Extended Afternoon Sessions to schedule any extra support.

 

Have a great week!

 

Communication

·  3/8/2021 Day 3a

·  3/5/2021 Day 2b

·  3/4/2021 Day 2a

·  3/3/2021 Day 1b

·  3/2/2021 Day 1a

·  3/1/2021 Day 5b

 

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SHS Web Page:  https://www.stonehamschools.org/schools/stoneham-high-school/index

 

Student Recognition

Congratulations to our February Student’s of The Month.  

·  February Student’s of the Month HERE

 

Attendance Reminder for Athletics and Extracurricular Activities

Participation in Athletics and Extracurricular Activities is based on the Academic Model you have chosen ( Hybrid / Full Remote By Choice ).  

·  Full Remote By Choice

o    Attendance and participation based on attending scheduled remote academic courses

·  Hybrid

o    Attendance and participation based on attending scheduled academic courses on their scheduled cohort day (In person / Remote)

§  Able to attend and participate on Remote dDy with Remote Present attendance code

§  Able to attend and participate on In person School Day with in school / in person attendance code

 

When students have their In Person / In School cohort school day, in person school attendance is required to be permitted to attend and participate in any athletic or extracurricular activity for that school day.

 

Counselor’s Corner

ACT test preparation

·  Take a practice ACT Test Online Info HERE

 

2021-2022 Course Selection Info

·  Course Selection Calendar

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·  SHS 2021 - 2022 Program of Studies HERE 

 

Spring Testing Updates / MCAS dates confirmed

MCAS:

·  May 6 & 7 / ELA

o    Testing Grades 10 & 11

 

·  May 27 & 28 / Math

o    Testing Grades 10 & 11

 

·  All testing is in person / school based

·  No synchronous / In School Classes for grades 9 & 12 all test dates

o    Attend courses remotely / Asynchronous Work and Activities

 

AP:

·  May 5 - 24

o    Specific content test dates HERE

SAT:

·  April 27

o    Class of 2022 / Grade 11 only

o    In person / school based

 

Athletics

Athletic Calendar 3/6 - 3/13 HERE

 

Class of 2021 / Senior Events

Recent updates from DESE as well as the positive improvement with State COVID Safety Phase status and vaccination increases create much excitement and hope for a return to normalcy.  What that will eventually look like and permit with regard to COVID Safety Requirements and Guidelines is unknown at this time.  One can optimistically hope and assume it will allow for positive changes in large group gatherings.  

 

With that being said we feel it best to identify specific dates for Senior Events to allow us to begin the process to best plan the details and specifics of these activities.  

 

Over the next few weeks the Class Advisor, Class Officers and Administration will be working together to determine next steps in planning and will gather and share information as well as seek out possible support and help as soon as determined.

 

Senior Events

·  June 1:   Senior Awards Night

·  June 2:  Senior “prom” / Senior Celebration

·  June 3:  Senior  / Senior Family Picnic

·  June 4:  Graduation

 

SEO / Spartan Enrichment Organization

March Newsletter HERE